Sweden Investigates Alleged Sex Trafficking Ring Involving Former Hells Angels Figure
Kramfors, Sweden – A man in his 60s with a history of organized crime and ties to the Hells Angels motorcycle club is currently in custody, suspected of coercing a woman in her 50s into prostitution and exploiting her for over three years. Investigators believe he may have facilitated sexual encounters with as many as 120 men across Sweden, both in person and through online platforms.
The investigation, which began in October, has revealed a disturbing pattern of control, with the suspect allegedly managing the woman’s schedule through text messages, explicitly arranging appointments with clients. In one exchange, he reportedly wrote, “Time to start screwing again,” referring to the woman, according to court documents.
Authorities have identified several now-inactive online accounts linked to the woman, used for soliciting clients. The suspect, a businessman, denies any wrongdoing, claiming the money he transferred to the woman – 15,000 Swedish krona – was “like a loan or thank you” after they socialized together. He maintains he did not perceive her as a sex worker and denies paying her for sexual acts, though he admits to a sexual relationship conducted online.
The case is particularly significant as it involves the application of Sweden’s recently updated sex purchase laws. Since the summer of 2025, it has been illegal to pay for sexual services performed remotely, a law often referred to as the “onlyfans law.” Legislators intended the law to target websites where buyers could request customized pornography, believing such platforms often serve as a gateway to prostitution.
The first indictment stemming from the new legislation has been filed in this case. According to prosecutor Ida Annerstedt, the legal framework is still being tested, and questions remain regarding how courts will assess the severity of punishment for digital sex purchases compared to in-person encounters.
“One question is how the penalty for these offenses is assessed compared to physical purchases,” Annerstedt stated.
Despite the new legislation, the number of investigations into digital sex purchases remains low. As of February 1, 2026, police nationally had only handled six such cases, according to P4 Väst.
In Stockholm, police have recently begun their first investigations under the new law, involving a handful of cases. Police Inspector Simon Häggström, specializing in prostitution and human trafficking, explained that prioritizing digital cases is a matter of resources. “After the expansion of the law, we have thousands of new potential cases. But we are not more people working on this. I am already leading 800 investigations into regular prostitution,” he said.
The woman involved told investigators that the suspect was “full, intoxicated and rough” during an initial encounter at a hotel in another part of Ångermanland. She claims subsequent interactions were limited to “camsex.”
Two men believed to have purchased sex with the woman have already been charged, and more suspects are expected to face charges. If convicted of aggravated procurement, the man could face a prison sentence of two to ten years. Those convicted of purchasing sexual services face up to one year in prison.
The indictment against the suspect is scheduled to be brought on March 13, with a trial expected to follow shortly after. Swedish law criminalizes the purchase and procurement of sex, but does not criminalize the selling of sex, viewing sex workers as victims of exploitation.
